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CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

In 1854, seven stamps were issued, all of which showed the Spanish coat of arms. They had a face value of: 2, 4, and 6 Centimos as well as 1, 2, 5, and 6 Reales. Today’s stamp was issued on January 1, 1854 and has a face value of 5 Reales. The stamp has a...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

In 1953 the first Spanish stamps swithout a portrait of Queen Isabella II were issued. On April 10, 1853, two city postage stamps for Madrid were issued. The stamp features the Coat of Arms of Madrid (a bear and a strawberry tree) and was only valid for local postage...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

The fourth stamp series from Spain was issued in 1953 and once again shows a portrait of Queen Isabella II. Five denominations were issued: 6 and 12 Centimos and 2, 5 and 6 Reales. Today’s stamp shows the 6 Centimos value and has a catalog value of approx....
CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

The third stamp series from Spain was issued in 1852 and once again shows a portrait of Queen Isabella II. Five denominations were issued: 6 and 12 Centimos and 2, 5 and 6 Reales. Today’s stamp shows the 12 Centimos value and has a catalog value of approx....
CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

CLASSIC STAMPS: Spain

The second series of stamps issued in Spain dates from 1951. They also show a portrait of Queen Isabella II, but in a different position. Six stamps were issued with a face value of: 6 & 12 Centimos as well as 2, 5, 6 and 10 Reales. Today’s stamp is the 5...